Making Library Websites Accessible: A Practical Guide for Librarians [Paperback]

This work briefly but competently covers auditory, visual, cognitive, motor, and social disabilities; the assistive technologies used by those who are disabled; and best practices for website development. Information on how to advocate with third-party vendors is particularly helpful, as many library resources are not home grown. There are only a few snippets of code in a section on HTML, so web development knowledge is not essential . . . Useful as a starting point for library staff involved in website development and e-resources, as well as those who want to advocate for all of their patrons.As with other titles in the Practical Guides for Librarians series, Making Library Websites Accessible is a timely, easy-to-read manual offering no-nonsense, practical advice in the context of actual scenarios. It belongs on the professional bookshelf of any librarian needing to understand and address the range of challenges faced by disabled patrons accessing information.Making Library Websites Accessible gives valuable practical advice with real-life scenarios to help librarians understand and address the range of challenges experienced by disabled patrons when accessing information online. The emphasis is on understanding accessibility from the perspective of the disabled patron, while reminding librarians that all patrons are individuals.?A down-to-earth, practical, and timely reference book on accessibility. The importance of understanding diversity underlines each chapter as real-world scenarios and thought provoking hypothetical situations are realistically drawn out. If you work with diverse populations and are challenged with maintaining and curating information online, you'll need this book close at hand.Packed full of practical and common sense tips and hints on building more accessible library websites, this should become a go to guide for both experienced and early career librarians.This book will cover the basics of accessibility, foundational ethics and the cul£§